'frequently-led' originates from the combination of 'frequently,' derived from Latin 'frequentia,' meaning 'a crowd, multitude,' and 'led,' the past participle of 'lead,' from Old English 'lædan,' meaning 'to guide or conduct.'

'frequently' evolved from the Latin 'frequentia' through Old French 'frequent,' while 'led' is the past participle form of 'lead,' which has remained consistent in its meaning of guiding or directing.

Initially, 'frequently' meant 'in large numbers or often,' and 'led' meant 'guided.' The combination retains the meaning of being often guided or directed.